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Iowa governor asks court to allow blocked 2018 abortion ban

Iowa governor asks court to allow blocked 2018 abortion ban

The 2018 law bans abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. An Iowa law banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy remains in effect while Reynolds pursues the tougher ban in court.
by The Associated Press

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FEMA announces emergency aid for 23 counties damaged in May storm

FEMA announces emergency aid for 23 counties damaged in May storm

The Memorial Day storm brought heavy winds, hail and at least five tornado touchdowns, including one in Douglas County. The county’s emergency management director joined All Things Considered to give a status update on cleanup efforts and discuss how the aid will help.
by Nina Moini, Ngoc Bui and Megan Burks

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Two Harbors voters overwhelmingly back recall of mayor

Two Harbors voters overwhelmingly back recall of mayor

Residents of Two Harbors, Minn., voted overwhelmingly this week to recall the city's embattled mayor. More than 86 percent of voters backed the effort to remove Mayor Chris Swanson from office.
by MPR News Staff

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Justice Dept. seeks to unseal search warrant of Trump home

The Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the search warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday. Garland cited the “substantial public interest in this matter” in announcing the request at a hastily scheduled Justice Department news conference.
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What the Inflation Reduction Act does and doesn't do about rising prices

What the Inflation Reduction Act does and doesn't do about rising prices

The Inflation Reduction Act is not expected to bring down inflation dramatically or right away, but experts say that might not be such a bad thing given the bill's other areas of focus.
by Juliana Kim

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What is the Fifth Amendment, and how has it been used?

What is the Fifth Amendment, and how has it been used?

Former president Donald Trump said in a statement that he has had no option but to use the Fifth Amendment in the New York attorney general's investigation into his business practices.
by Ayana Archie

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Election skeptics advance in key Wisconsin, Minnesota races

Election skeptics advance in key Wisconsin, Minnesota races

This year, races for secretary of state have drawn tremendous interest and money largely because of the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by former President Donald Trump and his supporters. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems occurring in the 2020 election.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site

North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site

The operator of North Dakota’s only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it’s likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
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Attorney General Keith Ellison looks ahead to general election

Attorney General Keith Ellison looks ahead to general election

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison easily won the DFL nomination on primary night. He’ll take on Republican nominee Jim Schultz in November.
by Mike Mulcahy

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